Gearknob Refurb service

[Tom B]

What do you recommend for keeping your knob clean and healthy looking Steve?

 

[ScubaSteve]

any metal polish autosol or mequiars metyl stuff

 

[HerSpannerMan]

Hi Steve, are you still polishing?

 

[ScubaSteve]

I am but im having a break for a bit because im far too busy with the car at the moment i will be doing it again soon though

 

[HerSpannerMan]

Ok thanks! They do come up well and at a very reasonable price too!

 

[H14 RUD]

Are you back polishing knobs?

 

[ScubaSteve]

Not yet will bump the post when I am

 

[silentnight08]

polishing again yet mate?

 

[ScubaSteve]

Not yet will bump the post when I am

 

[evilrob]

Hi Steve. Are you polishing knobs again yet? If you aren't polishing knobs again yet how will I know when you've started polishing knobs again?

:-D

 

[H14 RUD]

Its not that hard to do yourself.
Remove knob.
Get a bolt with same thread as gear stick.
Cut of bolt head with hacksaw.
Put headless end of bolt into a drill.
Screw knob onto threaded end of bolt.
Use fine wire wool with Auto Sol metal polish on it.
Give the drill a spin for a few minutes and it comes up like new.

 

[ScubaSteve]

theres more to it then that, if you try that you will find it wont remove any damage, or imperfections on the knob, and it will tarnish again quickly, theres a coating on the knobs that gives it the satin finish this needs to be removed and you literally have to machine a thin wafer off the surface altogether to achieve best results, and fix any damage or marks

 

[H14 RUD]

Thanks Steve .

 

[slayllian]

Its not that easy. I spent hours polishing and its still not that great. Not sure how steve does it but they look ace.

 

[matt_fsr]

I'd love to have my knob polished.

No, really - I want one that looks all shiny and painted, not scratched, dull and lifeless.

 

[g24]

+1

 

[MaxSparta]

+2

I would pay good money to have my knob polished

But seriously if this is still going I would totally pay for it D:

 

[YOG]

You could buy a new one for £21, delivered:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251302416684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[MaxSparta]

You could buy a new one for £21, delivered:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251302416684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I did look at that tbh but Steves look much better in my opinion, a much more reflective finish.

Im in no rush so I dont mind waiting for when Steves back in the game

 

[yippeekiay]

He hasn't been on the site for a while now so I don't think you'll have any luck.....unless he pops in now and again to check his threads.

If you do Steve.....what's happening and how's the Puma going if you still have it k: